Admission Requirements

Applicants should understand that graduate study is not simply an extension of an undergraduate program; rather, it demands scholarship of a higher order and emphasizes research, creativity, student initiative, and responsibility.

Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:

1. Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
2. Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
3. Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
4. A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
5. Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.

Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website at www.strose.edu/grad for online application options and downloadable forms.

Faculty review of applications is conducted once all required components of the application have been received. Faculty admissions committees consider evidence of strengths that may complement academic histories. Availability of space in the program of interest may be an additional consideration when faculty make admission decisions.

Applicants will be notified in writing by the Office of Graduate Admissions after a decision has been made on their application. Applicants admitted to graduate study will receive a letter of acceptance containing the name of their academic advisor, registration instructions, and other helpful information. Students are responsible for following the advisement and registration instructions included with admission letters.

All materials submitted in support of applications become the property of the College and constitute part of the applicant’s permanent record. Application materials will be destroyed for students who have been accepted for admission but do not register for courses within a period of two years.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Applicants to the Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders are required to submit their application to the CSDCAS website online and a supplemental application to The College of Saint Rose.